Digital Government

How a VC model can help government 'spin in' commercial innovation

Federal agencies should adapt external engagement models from corporate venture capital to take advantage of innovation in the commercial sector.

Acquisition

RPA, identity on tap for Centers of Excellence

The head of Technology Transformation Services wants the White House-backed Centers of Excellence program to accommodate emerging technology.

Modernization

Connected-vehicle spectrum could be tapped for next gen Wi-Fi

The Federal Communications Commission wants to re-examine spectrum set aside for vehicle-to-vehicle communications to help speed next-generation Wi-Fi and 5G.

Modernization

Why CIOs need a seat at the top table

Think of any mission-critical challenge facing any government organization today, and technology is invariably a part of the solution.

Digital Government

Employees, research drive CX innovations at Veterans Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs is looking to improve customer experience by changing its culture and tapping its own workforce for innovative ideas.

Modernization

Your agency isn’t ready for AI

To truly take advantage, government must retool both its data and its infrastructure.

Digital Government

Lawmakers look to modernize Congress, but OTA revival isn't high on the list

A new House committee focused on modernizing technology and processes in the legislative branch heard input from more than 30 lawmakers on updating Congress.

Digital Government

GSA to expand Centers of Excellence

A planned blanket purchase agreement will cover agencies looking to tap into GSA's modernization acceleration program.

Modernization

Creating space for innovation

Centralization can be stifling, but silos aren't sustainable. So now what?

Modernization

DOD acquisition branch rethinks requirements, training

Assistant Secretary for Defense Acquisition Kevin Fahey said his office is planning on scrapping DOD 5000 acquisition requirements and starting from scratch with an eye to being more digital ready.

People

Air Force's Kessel Run expands its ranks

In its first civilian-focused hiring event, the Air Force’s software factory Kessel Run looks to bring on about 30 new personnel.

Modernization

What's driving federal IT in 2019?

Disruptive technologies, customer experience, security are coming to the fore in the federal IT landscape.

Modernization

Kilmer named to chair House modernization panel

A new House select committee will be charged with examining how to modernize outdated technology and procedures.

Cybersecurity

HHS expects ATO for blockchain acquisition solution this month

The Department of Health and Human Services is making a big push to have the first blockchain-based program in the federal government with authority to operate certification.

Modernization

IRS pilot program looks to jump-start IT innovation

The IRS is laying the groundwork for a series of pilot projects over the next year to flesh out its IT modernization priorities.

Cybersecurity

FCW Insider: Nov. 13

Top stories, quick hits and more from FCW's reporters and editors.

Cybersecurity

FCW Insider: Nov. 9

Top stories, quick hits and more from FCW's reporters and editors.

Digital Government

Why data management matters

New technologies are changing government's approach to data and cloud -- or they should be.

Modernization

Busting IT modernization myths

Executives from a dozen agencies share the misconceptions they face when it comes to revamping government IT.